The home jersey is always the best, and the away jersey is modern enough without being over the top.

...and away

The home jersey is always the best, and the away jersey is modern enough without being over the top.

Photo: AFP/Getty Images

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WORST: Mexico home...

The home jersey looks like a seismograph readout...

WORST: Mexico home...

The home jersey looks like a seismograph readout...

Photo: AFP/Getty Images

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...and away

...and the away jersey was designed by Charlie Brown.

...and away

...and the away jersey was designed by Charlie Brown.

Photo: AFP/Getty Images

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BEST: Japan home

The paint streak across the shoulders is actually kinda cool.

BEST: Japan home

The paint streak across the shoulders is actually kinda cool.

Photo: AFP/Getty Images

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WORST: Japan away

Best used only for biking the hills at night.

WORST: Japan away

Best used only for biking the hills at night.

Photo: AFP/Getty Images

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BEST: France away

We look like we just stepped out from under an umbrella on a Riviera beach, oui!

BEST: France away

We look like we just stepped out from under an umbrella on a Riviera beach, oui!

Photo: AFP/Getty Images

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WORST: England home and away

The little touches like the number font and the flag on the front are nice, but so subtle the jerseys just end up being boring. Even Steven Gerrard thinks so.

WORST: England home and away

The little touches like the number font and the flag on the front are nice, but so subtle the jerseys just end up being boring. Even Steven Gerrard thinks so.

Photo: AFP/Getty Images

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BEST: Germany home

A classic look updated with just a slight wave to the front stripe.

BEST: Germany home

A classic look updated with just a slight wave to the front stripe.

Photo: Bongarts/Getty Images

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WORST: Germany away

Solid hoops? Are we playing the World Cup with Scottish club teams?

WORST: Germany away

Solid hoops? Are we playing the World Cup with Scottish club teams?

Photo: Bongarts/Getty Images

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BEST: Cameroon away

Wonderful colors.

BEST: Cameroon away

Wonderful colors.

Photo: Associated Press

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WORST: Cameroon home

You’ll already find three of these at your local Goodwill.

WORST: Cameroon home

You’ll already find three of these at your local Goodwill.

Photo: AFP/Getty Images

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BEST: Iran home and away

A jersey with a giant cheetah on it might seem like more of a choice for the “worst” list, but how gutsy do you have to be to put a cheetah on your jersey for the World Cup? Very gutsy. The cheetahs are Asiatic cheetahs, which face extinction, and the team hopes to raise awareness. So, may Iran run like cheetahs and raise lots of awareness. less

BEST: Iran home and away

A jersey with a giant cheetah on it might seem like more of a choice for the “worst” list, but how gutsy do you have to be to put a cheetah on your jersey for the World Cup?

...and the crest, featuring an elephant with a soccer ball balanced on its trunk, is fantastic.

BEST: Ivory Coast home and away

...and the crest, featuring an elephant with a soccer ball balanced on its trunk, is fantastic.

Photo: AFP/Getty Images

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WORST: Belgium home...

WORST: Belgium home...

Photo: Associated Press

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...and away

Comic Sans-like rounded numbers, slashy stripes, and that giant crown on the home jersey, yikes. A royally bad look.

...and away

Comic Sans-like rounded numbers, slashy stripes, and that giant crown on the home jersey, yikes. A royally bad look.

Photo: AFP/Getty Images

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BEST: Portugal home

The stripes are 1970s-rific.

BEST: Portugal home

The stripes are 1970s-rific.

Photo: Associated Press

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WORST: Uruguay home and away

Nice and simple, except that somebody used MacPaint fill patterns on the numbers.

WORST: Uruguay home and away

Nice and simple, except that somebody used MacPaint fill patterns on the numbers.

Photo: AFP/Getty Images

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BEST: Netherlands home

Hup Oranje, hup!

BEST: Netherlands home

Hup Oranje, hup!

Photo: Getty Images

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WORST: Netherlands away

Almost works, but looks too much like a training jersey.

WORST: Netherlands away

Almost works, but looks too much like a training jersey.

Photo: Associated Press

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BEST: Croatia home

Don’t ever change, Croatia. The pattern on the jersey, we mean.

BEST: Croatia home

Don’t ever change, Croatia. The pattern on the jersey, we mean.

Photo: Associated Press

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WORST: Ghana home

The pattern is nice but the placement around the neck makes it look like a shawl.

WORST: Ghana home

The pattern is nice but the placement around the neck makes it look like a shawl.

Photo: AFP/Getty Images

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BEST: Italy home

The stylish way to do the collared look.

BEST: Italy home

The stylish way to do the collared look.

Photo: Associated Press

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WORST: Costa Rica home and away

The swirly pattern means players might be mistaken for the Brazuca ball and kicked repeatedly.

WORST: Costa Rica home and away

The swirly pattern means players might be mistaken for the Brazuca ball and kicked repeatedly.

Photo: Associated Press

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BEST: Australia home

When in doubt (in Brazil), go with the Brazil look.

BEST: Australia home

When in doubt (in Brazil), go with the Brazil look.

Photo: AFP/Getty Images

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WORST: Colombia home...

WORST: Colombia home...

Photo: AFP/Getty Images

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...and away

Like a professional AYSO jersey.

...and away

Like a professional AYSO jersey.

Photo: Associated Press

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BEST: Brazil home

The hosts know how to make old classics look good.

BEST: Brazil home

The hosts know how to make old classics look good.

Photo: Associated Press

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BEST: U.S. away

At first the bold stripes seem gaudy, but like a good neapolitan ice cream sandwich, they grow tastier the more you look at them.

BEST: U.S. away

At first the bold stripes seem gaudy, but like a good neapolitan ice cream sandwich, they grow tastier the more you look at them.

Photo: The Chronicle

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WORST: U.S. home

“Hey, let’s wear some white polo shirts to the World Cup.” What is this, Wimbledon?

WORST: U.S. home

“Hey, let’s wear some white polo shirts to the World Cup.” What is this, Wimbledon?

Photo: Getty Images

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Just as soccer fans eagerly anticipate the World Cup competition every four years, they also anticipate the new kits. The new jerseys, boots, and warmups worn by the 32 teams will help set the soccer style agenda in bars and pickup games around the world for the near future.

So, which nations are boasting the top uniforms in Brazil? And which unis belong on the closet floor? Check out our gallery and let us know if you agree.